Bents Road

NSWUnclassified road11.3 km35 segments

4.4Sports

11.3 kmTotal length

35Segments

39Grey spot segments

Bents Road is a 11 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 35 segments

Fair (4-6)56%Poor (<4)44%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed84%Unsealed16%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

7.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 35 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk69%

Wind exposure61%

Sun glare risk86%

Wildlife strike risk12%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 39 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110747280Asphalt0.57 km5.38.29.0 #110903116Asphalt0.42 km5.28.08.8 #110747281Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.7 #111107200Asphalt0.48 km5.17.98.7 #110903113Asphalt0.30 km5.17.88.7 #110996828Asphalt0.11 km5.17.88.6 #111107203Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.4 #111107204Asphalt0.58 km5.07.78.4 #110747279Asphalt0.40 km5.07.78.4 #110903117Asphalt0.64 km5.07.78.3 #110747278Asphalt0.65 km5.07.68.3 #110903110Asphalt0.17 km4.97.58.2 #110903114Asphalt0.55 km4.97.58.2 #111107202Asphalt0.34 km4.97.58.2 #110747274Asphalt0.33 km4.87.48.2 #111107205Asphalt0.08 km4.87.38.2 #110747275Asphalt0.51 km4.87.38.1 #110903118Asphalt0.30 km4.77.18.1 #110903115Asphalt0.13 km4.67.08.0 #110747277Asphalt0.51 km4.67.07.6 #110747276Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.6 #110903119Asphalt0.36 km4.56.87.7 #111107201Asphalt0.58 km4.36.57.5 #110903111Asphalt0.20 km4.26.47.4 #110747282Asphalt0.12 km4.06.17.3 #110903112Asphalt0.38 km4.05.96.8 #110747265Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.8 #110747267Asphalt0.10 km3.75.56.4 #110747266Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.6 #110747269Asphalt0.22 km3.65.36.5 #110747268Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.2 #110996827Concrete0.04 km3.55.46.7 #110747273Concrete0.09 km3.14.75.6 #110747270-0.05 km3.04.75.4 #110747271Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #110905961Unpaved0.05 km2.44.94.0 #110747272Unpaved0.01 km2.44.64.0 #110905959Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0 #110905960Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/bents-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Bents Road?+

Bents Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bents Road sealed?+

Yes. Bents Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bents Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Bents Road scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Bents Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bents Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Bents Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bents Road scores 7.4/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bents Road?+

Contour has identified 39 grey spots on Bents Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 21 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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